Brown, Hogan Each Claim FOP Endorsements

The Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in the governor's race.

Incoming FOP president Vince Canales says the 20,000-member group endorsed Brown, a Democrat, at its convention Wednesday in Solomons. Canales says 60 percent of members must agree for the group to make an endorsement.

Brown is facing Republican Larry Hogan in the Nov. 4 general election.

Earlier in the day, Republican Larry Hogan said in an email statement that he had received the support of 70 percent of the local lodges, or 33 of the state's 47 lodges.